Latvian travellers skip the embassy entirely — there is no Cambodian mission in Riga, so the online Cambodia eVisa is the standard route, approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 3 business days before your Helsinki or Istanbul connection.
The complete picture of the Cambodia tourist visa and Cambodia e-Visa for Latvian citizens: fees, processing time, requirements, and what actually happens at the border.
Cambodia eVisa for Latvian citizens
Yes — Latvian citizens need a visa to enter Cambodia. Every Latvian passport holder must hold either a Type T tourist eVisa or a Type E business electronic visa, and the Cambodia online visa is the only realistic route because Cambodia maintains no embassy in Latvia. The Berlin-accredited non-resident ambassador serves Riga only for diplomatic affairs, so the Cambodia electronic travel authorization is the standard option for Latvian travellers from Riga, Daugavpils or Liepāja. The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs approves applications in 3 business days.
Cambodia tourist visa $80, Cambodia business visa $90 — both prices are all-inclusive. Upload your passport bio page and a photo, fill in a few details, and your electronic visa lands in your inbox before you fly.
What you don't need:
No embassy visit or appointment
No flight booking required before you apply
No hotel reservation needed
No bank statement or proof of funds
No paperwork beyond your passport and photo
Once approved, your eVisa allows a 30-day single entry stay within 3 months of the issue date. Need longer? Extend at any local immigration office in Cambodia before your 30 days run out.
Tip for Latvian travellers: Apply 5-7 days before your departure from Riga (RIX) — Latvians typically connect via Helsinki on Finnair or Istanbul on Turkish Airlines to Bangkok, and the multi-leg routing leaves little buffer to fix a passport-typo error once mid-itinerary.
From application to email
How Latvian Citizens Apply for a Cambodia eVisa
The Cambodia online visa application takes 4 simple steps — form to inbox in 3 business days. Our team handles everything between paying and printing your approved electronic visa.
Fill your application
Enter your Latvian passport details exactly as printed on the biographical page — Latvian special characters (ā, č, ē, ģ, ī, ķ, ļ, ņ, š, ū, ž) must match the MRZ Latin transliteration on the chip, so use the unaccented version printed in the machine-readable zone.
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Pay securely
Upload a recent colour passport-style photo on a white background; older Latvian eID national-ID portraits and selfies cropped from holiday photos are rejected by the Cambodian e-Visa system.
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Expert review & submit
Pay the all-inclusive $80 USD tourist or $90 USD business fee by card — your statement will show the equivalent in EUR at checkout because Latvia adopted the euro in 2014, and Stripe handles the USD-EUR conversion at the live interbank rate.
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eVisa delivered to your email
Approval lands in your inbox in 3 business days as a PDF with QR code — print two copies before leaving Riga, one for the airline gate agent at RIX and one for the immigration officer at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap-Angkor International.
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What you need
What Latvian Citizens Need for a Cambodia Visa Application
Valid passport
Valid Latvian passport with at least 6 months remaining validity from your arrival date in Cambodia — the standard Cambodia visa requirements rule.
Passport-style photo
Digital passport-style photo on white background. We resize it to government specs automatically.
Passport bio page scan
Clear scan or photo of your passport bio page (the page with your photo and details). JPG, PNG, PDF, or HEIC up to 10 MB.
Email address
Active email address where your approved eVisa will be delivered. Use one you check daily.
Payment method
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. All payments are in USD.
Travel dates
Your planned arrival date in Cambodia. Your eVisa is valid for 3 months from the issue date, not your travel date.
No flight booking required
No hotel reservation required
No bank statement required
That's everything. No embassy appointment. No paperwork. No surprises.
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Choose your visa
Tourist or Business eVisa: Which Should Latvian Travellers Choose?
Pick the Cambodia eVisa type that matches your travel purpose. Choosing wrong can result in entry denial or fines under Cambodian immigration law.
Tourist eVisa
For leisure travel, family visits and short stays.
The Tourist eVisa is the right choice for most Latvian travellers visiting Cambodia. It covers sightseeing in Siem Reap, beach time in the Koh Rong islands, visiting Angkor Wat, and staying with family or friends — anything that isn't paid work or formal business activity.
Best for: tourism, leisure, visiting family or friends, short cultural trips
Allows: hotel stays, sightseeing, beach travel, river cruises
Does NOT allow: paid work, formal business meetings, signing deals
Apply: 100% online in 10 minutes — no embassy visit needed
All-inclusive pricing — government processing fee, expert review, photo optimisation, and e-Arrival guidance bundled in. No surprises at the border.
Latvian leisure travellers — used to Baltic winters and short flying seasons — almost always pick the Type T tourist eVisa at $80 USD for 2-3 week Angkor Wat and southern-coast combinations during the November-March warm escape, while Latvian professionals working on Phnom Penh-based logistics, IT or ASEAN consulting projects choose the Type E business visa at $90 USD for its indefinite-extension feature.
Important: Using a Tourist visa for business activities (meetings, deals, employment) violates Cambodian immigration law and may result in deportation or future entry bans. When in doubt, choose Business.
Border entry
Where Latvian Citizens Can Enter Cambodia with Their eVisa
The approved Cambodia e-Visa entry points cover every international airport and the major land borders — except where noted below.
Arriving by Air
Phnom Penh International
Airport code PNH
Angkor International, Siem Reap
Airport code SAI
Sihanoukville International
Airport code KOS
Arriving by Land
Bavet
Land crossing from Vietnam
Tropaeng Kreal
Land crossing from Laos
O Smach
Land crossing from Thailand
Important: eVisa is only valid at designated entry points. Cham Yeam and Poipet are currently closed for eVisa entry — verify before travel. Land borders sometimes have stricter document checks than airports; arriving by air is the smoothest option for first-time visitors. Last confirmed: May 2026.
Smart choice
Cambodia eVisa vs Visa on Arrival for Latvian Citizens
Both options exist for Latvian travellers. The Cambodia e-Visa beats the Cambodia Visa on Arrival on every dimension that matters — price predictability, queue time, and pre-approval before you fly.
Latvians escaping a long Baltic winter often anchor 3-4 days in Siem Reap for Angkor Wat sunrises, then move to Phnom Penh for the Royal Palace and Tuol Sleng, before finishing with a week on Koh Rong or Koh Rong Samloem — the classic Latvian three-week temperate-to-tropical arc that fits comfortably inside the 30-day Type T window.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
The world's largest religious monument and Cambodia's most iconic site. Most visitors base themselves in Siem Reap for 2–3 days to explore the temple complex at sunrise.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Phnom Penh
Cambodia's capital blends French colonial architecture with vibrant street markets, the Royal Palace, and sobering history at the Killing Fields and S-21 museum.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Koh Rong Islands
Some of Southeast Asia's last undeveloped beaches. Accessible by ferry from Sihanoukville — no internal flights or extra visas needed.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Kampot & Kep
A slow-paced riverside town famous for its pepper farms, French colonial buildings, and the freshwater crab market at Kep — a perfect 2-day escape from the cities.
Your Cambodia eVisa covers all regions — no internal visa or border crossing required once you're inside the country.
Practical advice from travellers who've been — currency, connectivity, weather, and the eVisa print rule that catches everyone out at Cambodian immigration.
Currency
US dollars are accepted almost everywhere alongside Cambodian Riel. You do not need to exchange currency before flying — small change comes back in Riel.
Best time to visit
November to April (dry season). May to October brings monsoon rains — southern coastal regions are most affected. November to February is the sweet spot for Angkor Wat.
Connectivity
Buy a local SIM at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap airport ($2–3 USD). Most foreign phones work on GSM. Metfone and Smart are the recommended carriers — both have airport kiosks.
Health
No mandatory vaccinations. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are commonly recommended. Drink bottled water only — even in major hotels. Carry mosquito repellent for evening visits to temples.
Print your eVisa
Print 2 copies of your approved eVisa on A4 paper. Cambodian immigration does NOT accept mobile screenshots. We email PDF-ready files with print instructions.
Getting around
Tuk-tuks are everywhere — agree the fare first. The PassApp and Grab apps give metered, cashless rides in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Domestic flights link the major cities.
Also traveling?
Visa Requirements for Other Southeast Asia Countries
Many Latvian travellers booking a Cambodia visa for Latvian citizens combine their trip with neighbouring countries. Here's what you need to know about visas for nearby Southeast Asia destinations.
Everything left to know before you apply for your Cambodia tourist visa or Cambodia e-Visa. If your question isn't here, our team replies via WhatsApp or email within minutes.
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes — Latvian passport holders need a Cambodia tourist or business visa for any stay. There is no Cambodian embassy in Riga, so the electronic visa is the standard route: the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs approves applications in 3 business days with no consulate appointment in Latvia.
How much is a Cambodia visa for Latvians?
Our service charges $80 USD for the Type T tourist eVisa and $90 USD for the Type E business eVisa. The Cambodian government fee alone is $30 USD; we bundle the processing, error-check and Ministry of Foreign Affairs submission into the all-inclusive price. Your card statement will show the equivalent in EUR at checkout.
Where do Latvian citizens apply for a Cambodia visa from Riga?
Latvian travellers used to courier their passport to the Cambodian embassy in Berlin (the non-resident mission for the Baltics), which adds two weeks. The Cambodia e-Visa removes that step — upload the passport bio page and a photo from Riga, Daugavpils or Liepāja and receive the PDF visa by email.
Is the Cambodia eVisa accepted at Siem Reap airport for Latvian passport holders?
Yes — the electronic visa is accepted at Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, Phnom Penh International Airport and Sihanoukville International Airport. Latvian citizens transiting through Helsinki, Doha or Istanbul use the same PDF eVisa on arrival.
How long can Latvian citizens stay in Cambodia on a tourist eVisa?
The Type T tourist e-Visa lets Latvian passport holders stay up to 30 days from the date of entry, with the visa itself valid for 90 days from issue. Most Latvians combine Angkor Wat in Siem Reap with Phnom Penh and a few days on the coast.
What documents are required for the Cambodia eVisa from Latvia?
You need a Latvian passport valid for 6 months beyond entry with one blank page, a colour passport-style photo (4×6 cm, white background), and a card to pay the $80 USD tourist fee. No flight ticket, hotel booking or embassy interview is required.
Can Latvians enter Cambodia by land from Thailand?
Yes — Latvian e-Visa holders can use the Poipet border from Bangkok, the Bavet crossing from Ho Chi Minh City and Cham Yeam from Trat. The Cambodia electronic visa works at all major overland ASEAN checkpoints.
